Shrimp Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Shrimp Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pesto; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 ounces pine nuts; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; for pizza; 1 lb basic pizza dough; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 -2 roma tomato, sliced into 1/8 inch rounds; 6 kalamata olives, pitted, sliced into sixths; 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, cut into strips; 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise

Servings: persons

pesto
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 ounces pine nuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
for pizza
1 lb basic pizza dough
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 -2 roma tomato, sliced into 1/8 inch rounds
6 kalamata olives, pitted, sliced into sixths
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, cut into strips
12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise

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pesto:
2
combine basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic in food processor with steel knife attachment; process at high speed; stop frequently to scrape down sides of bowl, till contents are well blended.
3
transfer to small bowl and blend in cheese by hand.
4
when thoroughly blended, cover closely with clear plastic wrap and set aside in refrigerator (allow to come to room temperature before assembling pizza).
5
to make pizza:
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preheat oven to 425.
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prepare dough.
8
use the back of a spoon to spread pesto evenly over the surface of the prepared dough, within the rim.
9
cover the pesto with all but 1/2 cup of the cheese.
10
place tomato slices over the cheese, evenly spaced, about 1 inch apart.
11
distribute sun dried tomato strips and olive slices over the tomatoes.
12
sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of cheese over the other ingredients. place shrimp halves, skin side up over the top of the pizza.
13
transfer the pizza to the preheated oven; bake till crust is crisp and golden and cheese is bubbly in center, about 15 minutes.
14
the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: pesto, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 1/2 ounces pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Pesto Pizza falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Pesto Pizza

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